Of the Following, Which Is the Strongest Acid

question 27

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which is the strongest acid?

• A) HIO₂
• B) HIO
• C) HIO₄
• D) HIO₃
• E) The acid strength of all of the above is the same.

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